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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1916

Page

5

The Red Plague sermon series in Cumberland

Revered Thomas G. McGruder of Second Baptist will deliver the third sermon in the Tri colored Plagues of Cumberland series titled The Red Plague at Odd Fellows Hall over the Leader Theatre tomorrow evening. Earlier sermons covered The White Plague health issues and The Scarlet Plague moral conditions in the city.

Thomas G. McGruder Second Baptist Church Cumberland Odd Fellows Leader Theatre

Col Pearlre and S B Montgomery Speak at rally

Col George A Pearre to address the Central Y M C A rally Monday night with Samuel B Montgomery West Virginia Grand Keeper of Records and Seal and hundreds from Mineral and local counties expected for the fourth winter gathering hosted by three local lodges.

Samuel B. Montgomery Records Seal West Virginia K. of Col George A Earre Mineral County W. Va

Scribes Meet for Luncheon and Discussion at Club

Tonight at the Democratic Club, 19 South Liberty Street, the Queen City Scribes gather for luncheon and discussion. About twenty members will attend with a program of reminiscences by older professionals. W. W. Brown will be toastmaster.

Democratic Club South Liberty Street Queen City W. W. Brown

Cumberland and Butler Marriage Licenses Listed

Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples across Pennsylvania including Cumberland, Butler, Hooversville and Flintstone. Pairs named are Sherman Hh and Derban Rosa Cc Riggleman. Daniel J Dougherty Nellie M Beer. Kien D Hetrick Mary J Bickel Beavertown. Antonio Draminsi Maria Bilotti. George KE Annie J Carl. Fred B Wisenhardt Margaret B Giles. Clammer B Berkey Blanch e Snyder. Jesse I Knight Elma E Smith. George I Shupfer Marie Norvis.

Daniel J. Dougherty Nellie M. Beer Butler, Pa Kien D. Hetrick Milroy, Pa Mary J. Bickel Beavertown Antonio Draminsi Meyersdale Maria Bilotti Cumberland George KE Whitfield Annie J. Carl Altoona Fred 8. Wisenhardt Margaret B. Giles South Fork Clammer B. Berkey Blanche. Snyder Hooversville Jesse I’. Knight Elma E. Smith Flintstone George I. Shupfer Marie Norvis

La Salle Students Tour Glass Works

La Salle Institute juniors and seniors toured Potonic Glass Works learning batch ingredients such as sodium and calcium compounds, observing the furnace molten glass, tumbling, rim smoothing, etching and design. Ir. A Leo Franklin to lecture on high efficiency X ray machines with a Star Dye Works visit planned afterward.

Schelihaus Potonic Glass Works la Salle Ir. A. Leo Frankin Star Dye

Brewers Seek to Halt Subpoenas in Campaign Probe

Pittsburgh February 19 counsel for the Brewers Associations filed exceptions to Judge Thompson's ruling refusing to quash subpoenas for officers in the probe of alleged campaign contributions. This marks the third attempt to halt the proceedings.

Pittsburgh Thompson

Lonaconing Faces Baseball League Debate

Piedmont West Virginia feb 19. a meeting named a committee to attend a Cumberland gathering on monday to form a baseball league. Frostburg and Lonaconing may send delegations while Piedmont requires guarantees and a secure park. funds raised by Piedmont Westernport Luke and fans await action next Wednesday. Allen Luke coordinates with Whitworth Brady to lease Potomac Park for the season.

Piedmont W. Va Thomas W. Gocke Machael Laughlin C. C. Culbertson Cumberland Frostburg Lonaconing Midland Midiana Westernport Luke Joseph A Hannon Meyersdale Somerset, Jr Allen L. Luke Horace P. Whitworth J. P. Brady Potomac Park

List of Volunteers for New Battalion Names

The Maryland Mountaineer Minute Men announced the first two companies’ volunteers. Fred C. Dreyer listed numerous men including A. Adams Eugene Landis R. F. Valentine I Blaine White Canies V. Raley Albert H. Keller and many others. Others wishing to join should contact M. Dreyer.

Maryland Mountaineer Minute Men Fred C. Dreyer A. Adams Eugene Landis R. F. Valentine I. Blaine White Canies V. Raley Albert H. Heck Dr. W. L. Keller J. Philip Clarence Robinson Jack Newhouse Frank Anser H. E. Barnett A. G. Gregory Martin J. Busby Raymond Burell J. A. Nichols F. A. Arbaugh J. H. G. Miller H. M. Freithoff George Paul W. T. Hense J. Minke R. L. Lowery W. F. Henkel Charles Lin

Funeral for Solomon Luman Held in Cumberland Valley

Solomon Luman aged 72 died after a lingering illness at his Cumberland Valley home. His funeral took place at 2 pm from the Cumberland Valley Methodist Protestant Church with burial in the P O S of A cemetery. Israel Reidel aged 70, superintendent of the St Vincent de Paul Society Hospital, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital from paralysis. His widow survives. The body was moved to Stein undertaking rooms. funeral arrangements pending.

Solomon Luman Cumberland Valley Methodist Protestant Israel Reidel St. Vincent de Paul Society Hospital North Center Street Allegany Hospital Stein Undertaking Rooms

Bryan Invited to Debate Metcalfe on Preparedness

In St Louis on February 19 William Jennings Bryan is invited by Albert Lambert to debate Richard Metcalfe on national preparedness for defense at the National Defense Conference of Mayors and Their Representatives. Metcalfe has already accepted and challenged Bryan to multiple debates.

St. Louis William Jennings Bryan Albert Bond Lambert National Defense Conference of Mayors Cumberland Richard L. Metcalfe Omaha Neb Panama Canal Zone Metcalfe-Bryan Colonel Bryan Lambert Metcalfe

Hampshire County Fruit Growers Form Organization

At Romney West Virginia a revived Hampshire County Fruit Growers Association planned a joint stock company with at least 10000 capital, par 10 shares. The goal is a central packing station to grade pack sell and ship fruit in refrigerator cars under one head to save transport costs and reduce independent competition.

Romney W. Va Hampshire County Fruit Growers’ Association DD. G. Hott G.E., Harmison C. W. Haines W. M. Williams E. W. Michael

Former Allegany Resident Kate Haupt Dead in West Virginia

Frostburg Maryland February 19 Mrs Kate Haupt 78 formerly of Allegany died at 3 am in Thomas West Virginia Her daughter in law Mrs Charles Whetstone of Spring Street is advised of the death Burial is expected in Westernport Md Her son George Haupt and two grandchildren survive.

Frostburg Charles Whetstone Spring Street Thomas W. Va Kate Haupt Allegany

Special Grand Jury to Probe Whisky Raid on Western Maryland Train

Judge Reynolds in Keyser West Virginia has convened a special grand jury for next Monday to investigate the whisky raid on the Western Maryland train. Several Italian men and women were found with liquor and jailed after a prior hearing before Justice Doyle. The women are needed at home so judges aim to expedite indictments and sentencing.

Keyser W. Va F. M. Reynolds Maryland Doyle

Still Being Held After Concealed Weapon Hearing

James Bernard George Myers and Charles Ames three alleged yerg men arrested two weeks ago in a Front street saloon faced a state charge of carrying concealed weapons at a Justice Heck hearing. Police witnesses Eisenhauer Wagman Cubbage and Betz testified. Bail was set at one thousand dollars but later left undecided at the defendants request.

James Bernard George Myers Charles Ames Yergmen Justice Heck Eisenhauer Wagman Cubbage Betz Preager Barnard Roman

Wilson Commutes Part Of Large Mail Fraud Case

President Wilson commuted to six months imprisonment the two year sentence given to William H. Armstrong of Philadelphia and five others in a 1913 case. They were convicted of using the mails to defraud in selling Mexican lumber land.

Witson Washington Wilson William H. Armstrong Philadelphia

Community Moves and Visits Across Maryland and Nearby States

Local residents and visitors frequent Cumberland, Frostburg, and Moorefield as Raymond Fey and George Kuhl of the Union Woolen Mills travel East for business. Dr. Timothy Griffith remains critically ill, with little hope for recovery, while Clergyman Edward Lyman Eustis arrives to lead Emmanuel church services for a month.

Raymond Fey Union Woolen Mills Company Harrisonburg A. H. Hawkins George Kuhl Union Woolen Mills Timothy Griffith Frostburg Edward Lyman Eustis Boston Chicago Episcopal Curch Emmanuel Parish Emmanuel Church

Opposition to Brandeis Booklet Emerges in Washington

The United Shoe Manufacturing Company releases a handsome booklet in Washington opposing the confirmation of Louis D. Brandeis as a justice of the Supreme Court. The capital buzzes as the opposition campaign gains visibility.

Washington United Shoe Manufacturing Company Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court

Memorial Service for Booker T. Washington

A memorial service for the late Booker T. Washington will be held at Ebenezer Colored Baptist Church tomorrow evening. Rev. Dr. G. W. M. Lucas leads. The program includes hymns, invocations, solos by Miss Kennelly and Miss Edith Cooper, papers by Mrs. Octavia Fisher and Mrs. Lula Sparks, addresses by Leroy Edmonds and Prof. G. W. B. Overton, and selections by the Glee club.

Booker T. Washington Ebenezer Colored Baptist Church G. W. M. Lucas Jesus Kennelly Octavia Fisher Professor Overton Glee Club Leroy Edmonds Edith Cooper Lula Sparks

Red Men's Fair Opens in Roberts Hall Tonight

The Red Men of Cumberland open their fair at Roberts Hall on Virginia avenue this evening with a parade from the Red Men's Hall to Roberts Hall. George Louis Eppler of Cumberland Bar to deliver the address. Roberts Hall is beautifully decorated and dancing is among the fair’s features.

Ursuline Academy SS. Peter and Paul's Hall Schmutz A. K. Miller Joseph H. Lippeld George Gocke Clara Kean Helen Kean Lenora Lippold W. L. Long Hildegarde Wiesel Margaret Martz Red Men of Cumberland Roberts’ Hall Virginia Avenue Red Men's Hall Roberts Hall George’ Louis Eppler Cumberland Bar Robert's Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barney Emily Bilmonico Soma Asi Lunctt JUST USA SVESS South Cumberland Diamond Cecil Kalbaugh Bedford Road Messrs Damm Brant Hamilton Stein Shakespeare Literary Society Pennsylvania Avenue School Mrs. Giffen Gladys Pittman Telma Evelyn Tavener Mildren Tabler Readling William Murray Hilda Sirbaugh Birus Gladys Price Mildred Lavenstein Margaret McMillan John E. Edwards Tipton Grace William James Heaps Baltimore Grace M. E United States Natal Ethel Cornwell Oak Street Hazel Margaret Kelley Olive Liller Esther Winsley Evelyn Pitman Esther Haller Ethel, Mildren Willamette Cornwell Virgie Hinkle Roland Connor Douglas Grayson Tom Moore Marshal Niland Charles Webrack William Cornwell South Cumberland Fire Department James H. Hamilton Seymour Street Elmer Thompson Ruth Marie Dorsey Pennsylvania Avenue Berkeley Springs C. H. Dunlap Friedous W. C. Orris Race Street Arch Street Calon C. R. Woodard B&o Williams Peewee Reat Zimmerman Hillmbird Freeland Pomp Ee Iiz Lind Diamonds Castle Kashley Spitanogle Whitman Blind RD Col. Pearre S. B. Montgomery Scribes Sherman Hh, Derban Rosa Cc. Riggleman Lasalle Potomac John P Ghary Fred Dreyer Bryan Koon Hampshire County Fruit Growers Association W. C. Capper Cumberland Street Miss Boland Frederick P. Mellinger Mary Enders Martin Luther Enders Baltimore Avenue A. 0. H. Division D. Ziler Baker Street Pauline Ziler A. McCrary Mesdames D. Nee J. and C. Kelly M. Mackin A. and C. Moore M. Conley M. McGinnis F. and P. Gunter C. Rowan J. McDonald S. Lannon Luther League of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church George Washington Jared Elizabeth A. Smouse S. S. Little N. Negley Avenue J. Neff Smouse A. A. Willison A. L. Withers Paterson N. J Theodore B Newark Ohio William H Charles A Peter Pender M. C. Hendrickson A. A. Wilson James T. Johnson Washington Street Helen Henderson Robert R. Henderson Eliabeth Venable Petersburg Louise Davidson Washington, D. C Eloise Wilson Sunny Banks Lowndes M. E. Church South George Street The Young People’s Society Isaac Bradburn, Sr Isaac Bradburn, Jr Myersdale Mr. Winn, Duncan, Sr Alverton Bush Thalaker Western Maryland Durbin Mrs E. H. Thalaker A. Kaplan Camp Hill Harper's Ferry Sam Kaipon A. A. Welton Moorefield Thomas Williams Cora Stockman Mary Brady Father Brady J. H. Fiardman Bedford Walter J. Muncaster Atlantic City Mrs. Muncaster B. F. Scott Terra Alta F. ©. Dodd G. A. Diehl S. Taylor Diehl Charlesville Mary Rhoads Berlin van Smith Wm. Yost Myrtle Harper Moorefield, Va M. A. Adams Harrison Street A. T. von Schulz Decatur Street John Gregory Martinsburg E. G. McGill and Son Page Pennsgrove F. N. Zihlman Annapolis E. E. Grannan J. Murphy Walbrook Vincent Donegan Pearre E. Johnson Claude Akrons Adelaide Spicer Marguerite Martz J. Philip Aaron Little Son Hagerstown Arlington Hotel Brandeis Ebenezer RED Men’s Fair Braves Up Town G. L. Eppler Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy Baltimore Street N. W. Russler Centre Street Marinello Mary Carpenter
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